Le Monde diplomatique
| Type | Monthly newspaper |
|---|---|
| Format | Berliner |
| Owner(s) | Groupe Le Monde |
| Publisher | Maurice Lemoine |
| Editor | Benoît Bréville |
| Founded | 1954 |
| Political alignment | Alter-globalization |
| Language | French, translated editions in English and 22 other languages |
| Headquarters | Paris, France |
| Circulation | 179,943 (2020, French edition) |
| Website | monde-diplomatique.fr |
Le Monde diplomatique (French pronunciation: [lə mɔ̃d diplɔmatik]; meaning "The Diplomatic World", and shortened as Le Diplo in French) is a French monthly newspaper founded in 1954, offering mostly analysis and opinion on international politics, culture, and current affairs. As of 2023, there are 33 editions (9 digital-only) in 24 languages worldwide.
Their editorial line has been described as left-wing, particularly for its consistent criticisms of neoliberalism and support of alter-globalization, starting around 1973.
The publication is 51% owned by Le Monde diplomatique SA, a subsidiary company of Le Monde, from which it remains editorially independent.